Attorney general: mica scheme of ‘limited value’ to many semi-detached homeowners
Attorney general Rossa Fanning admitted the state mica scheme “may be of limited value” to many homeowners with semi-detached properties.
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‘Politically very sensitive’: attorney general mediated internal Fine Gael dispute over mica scheme
Attorney general Rossa Fanning mediated an internal Fine Gael dispute over the controversial mica scheme after TD Joe McHugh resigned the party whip.
Mica homeowners downgraded on say-so of state-appointed company with ties to state mica board chair
Mica homeowners have had redress applications downgraded to cheaper options on the recommendation of a state-appointed company linked to the chair of the state’s mica expert group.
‘There is considerable pressure to extend the scheme‘: attorney general’s mica advice to government in full
In September 2021, months before government announced an adapted mica scheme, attorney general Paul Gallagher wrote to housing minister Darragh O’Brien with legal advice.
Attorney general: mica homeowners would put 'tremendous pressure' on council officials
The attorney general warned the housing minister that mica-affected homeowners would put “tremendous pressure” on officials to get the best possible deal under the state redress scheme and that the council may not assess claims independently.
Attorney general: ‘necessary’ for Donegal homeowners to ‘understand’ why mica scheme differed to Dublin equivalent – cost a major consideration
The attorney general told government it was “necessary” for homeowners applying to the state mica scheme to “understand” why they weren’t getting the same terms of a similar scheme offered to owners of defective homes in Dublin.
Attorney general said mica homeowners would abuse scheme
The attorney general in private correspondence on government’s mica scheme suggested measures to reduce the number of applicants, limit the state’s financial exposure and help ensure claims were kept as low as possible. He wrote it would be imperative to ensure applicants could only avail of “the least
Dáil committee rules Philip Dwyer’s reputation not ‘adversely affected’ by 'far right' comments
A Dáil committee has ruled that Ireland First election candidate Philip Dwyer wasn’t “adversely affected in reputation” by comments made by TD Paul Murphy about Dwyer’s attendance at properties later set on fire.
Unnecessary surgeries carried out at Children’s Health Ireland ‘purely for financial gain’ – whistleblower
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has begun an audit after claims by an internal whistleblower that needless surgeries are being carried out on children with dysplasia “purely for financial gain”.
Garda kept job despite admitting sex with sex worker he helped convict
A garda kept his job despite admitting to having sex with an escort he helped convict.
Fianna Fáil councillor facilitated controversial gas company donations to constituents in days before election
A Fianna Fáil councillor facilitated more than €50,000 in donations from an energy company to community groups before last month’s local elections – only for the company to soon after reveal plans for a controversial battery storage development.
GNIB chief investigated for allegedly ignoring criminal intelligence implicating gardaí
The head of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) was investigated for allegedly failing to act on criminal intelligence information suggesting Athlone gardaí were committing serious crimes.